Description
Make this classic, comforting beef stew with tender beef and hearty vegetables. This recipe delivers a rich, familiar flavor perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 pounds cubed beef stew meat
- 4 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
- 4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons cold water
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef and cook until well browned.
- Dissolve bouillon in 4 cups water and pour into the pot. Stir in rosemary, parsley, and pepper.
- Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion.
- Dissolve cornstarch in 2 teaspoons of cold water. Stir this mixture into the stew.
- Cover and simmer until the beef is tender, about 1 more hour.
Notes
- This stew tastes even better the next day.
- You can substitute beef broth for the water and crumbled bouillon if preferred.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: Homestyle Beef Stew, Beef Stew Meat Recipes, Crockpot Beef Stew Easy, Classic Beef Stew, Family Dinner, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker Stew